How different is RN school from LPN training

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Hello All,

I am a 21y/o LPN student (graduating in December :D) I was wondering from those who went on for RN training did you notice much of a difference in intensity. I hear nightmare stories of how RN school is LPN school times 40 in regards to content, is there that really that much of a learning curve? Am I wrong in saying that as an LPN you learn a vast majority of what you will encounter as an RN? If anyone can provide some input I would be a happy camper...... :jester:

Specializes in Anesthesia.

I'm in the last semester of an LVN-RN bridge program. My LVN program was more intense/difficult than the RN program overall, but this semester is going WAY more into depth with hemodynamics, vasopressors, EKGs, cardiac meds, neuro, etc. I like it though because I find it more interesting than 1st semester stuff (how to miter fold a blanket and give bed baths..etc..).

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Specializes in ED/ICU/TELEMETRY/LTC.

I guess it depends on where you go. My LPN school was such a "h*%l" that RN school (at the same college) was a cake walk.

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